TAMPA — Stand-up comedian Shayne Smith will bring his brand of humor to Saturday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m., in Jaeb Theater at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa.

Tickets start at $30.60. Visit strazcenter.org.

Much of comedian Smith’s material comes from stories about his past, and boy, is his past full of stories. Growing up poor in Salt Lake City, he learned to steal and was on his way to being a career criminal before he put that lifestyle aside to focus on comedy. Since then, he’s amassed a following of fans for his dark but hilarious tale-spinning.

This show is recommended for audiences ages 18 and older.